Juggad/Entrepreneurship - The Bane and Boon for India

The Bane and Boon of India: The Entrepreneurship

This reel by Cyrus Broacha captures a complex truth about India’s entrepreneurial spirit—a double-edged sword that serves as both a boon and a bane for the country. [Link to reel] For those unfamiliar with Hindi, here’s the scene: Cyrus, acting as a traffic cop, stops a man who has entered a one-way street in the wrong direction. The man instantly devises clever excuses, trying to avoid a fine. It’s a humorous moment that also showcases a unique Indian trait: quick thinking and resourcefulness, or jugaad.

The Boon: Innovation, Adaptability, and Global Success

India’s spirit of entrepreneurship and jugaad has not only driven domestic innovation but has also fueled the remarkable success of Indians abroad. Over the past several decades, India has exported one of the largest diasporas worldwide, and Indian immigrants have become some of the most successful communities in their new countries. 

In the United States, for instance, Indian-Americans are the most prosperous immigrant group, boasting the highest median household income among all ethnicities. Despite being relatively recent arrivals compared to other immigrant groups, Indians in the U.S. have excelled, achieving impressive levels of wealth, influence, and professional success in sectors like technology, healthcare, and academia. This success is evident globally as well. Indian immigrants in the UK, Canada, Australia, and many African nations have become prominent business leaders, doctors, engineers, and politicians.

This success story even extends back to earlier generations of Indian immigrants. In Africa, Indian communities became so prosperous that they attracted the resentment of ultra-nationalistic leaders. In Uganda, for instance, dictator Idi Amin expelled the Indian population in 1972, viewing their economic success as a threat. Even in the face of such challenges, Indian immigrants have rebuilt their lives elsewhere, demonstrating resilience and adaptability time and again. 

This global success showcases how Indians’ quick thinking, adaptability, and determination empower them to thrive and innovate even in new environments, where they often excel by bringing a unique approach to problem-solving.

The Bane: Individual Success at the Cost of Collective Progress

However, this entrepreneurial mindset also has its drawbacks, particularly within India. While jugaad helps individuals solve immediate problems, it can sometimes come at the expense of societal well-being. In Cyrus’s reel, the man going the wrong way on a one-way street might reach his destination faster, but he risks causing accidents and disrupting others in the process. This example symbolizes a broader issue: when everyone in society focuses on their own success without regard for collective order, it creates a fragmented and inefficient system.

In countries like China, strict adherence to collective discipline has driven their rise as a global powerhouse. There, law and order are strictly enforced, emphasizing long-term societal goals over individual gain. Citizens prioritize the larger social fabric, an approach that has allowed China to achieve remarkable domestic success and unity. In India, however, the democratic framework and cultural diversity foster a multitude of opinions and individual pursuits. While this openness encourages creativity, it can also prevent the kind of unified focus necessary for large-scale social progress.

India’s entrepreneurial spirit can, therefore, be both a strength and a weakness. While it enables individuals to achieve personal success, it also contributes to societal challenges by emphasizing personal gain over collective goals. The same *jugaad* that leads to Indians’ success abroad can hinder India’s development at home, as individual ambition sometimes supersedes cooperative efforts.

Conclusion: Harnessing Innovation for Collective Growth

India’s entrepreneurial spirit is a unique asset, rooted in centuries of resilience and adaptability. This ingenuity has empowered Indians to achieve incredible success around the world, turning the Indian diaspora into one of the most prosperous and influential communities globally. However, for India to thrive domestically, this spirit of *jugaad* must be channeled toward the collective good. 

Cyrus’s reel humorously illustrates this dual nature of Indian resourcefulness. While *jugaad* can help individuals navigate life’s challenges, true success for India lies in balancing this ingenuity with a commitment to societal progress. If Indians can harness their adaptability and entrepreneurial drive in a way that strengthens the social fabric, India can unlock even greater potential both at home and on the global stage.

Juggad - Enterpreneurship - The Bane and Boon for India - Version 1

 This reel by Cyrus Broacha captures a common situation perfectly. Link to reel. If you’re unfamiliar with Hindi, you can check the end for an English description.

The reel brings up a long-standing question: Why do Indians often seem disorganized within India but thrive and excel abroad? It’s a stark contrast to China, another major nation with a large diaspora. While Chinese immigrants also find some success abroad, their nation has achieved significant development domestically. China’s economic growth has been phenomenal, while India, though advanced in areas like space technology, still struggles with basic infrastructure issues.

I remember a conversation with a tourist in the 1990s who asked me, “How is India the fourth country to put a space shuttle into orbit, yet has broken roads?” This points to a fundamental curiosity—how is it that India’s impressive, resourceful spirit, the same ingenuity behind its space program, isn’t applied as effectively to other aspects of society?

The spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that helps Indians succeed abroad sometimes works against India domestically. This creativity, or jugaad—a resourceful, makeshift way of getting things done—works well in individual circumstances, but it doesn’t necessarily benefit society as a whole. In the reel, for instance, the man going against traffic might get to his destination faster, but he slows down others and even risks causing accidents. When everyone prioritizes their individual success without regard for rules or social order, it can lead to a chaotic environment that ultimately harms society in the long run.

In India, democracy and the open-mindedness of Hinduism—where diverse perspectives are not only accepted but encouraged—foster a culture that values flexibility. With more languages and cultural diversity than even continents like Africa or Europe, India’s ecosystem allows for a lot of individual adaptation. There’s no “one right way” to live or think, which leads to a unique blend of ideas and survival strategies. In contrast, countries like the U.S., most of Europe, or China tend to be more unipolar. They often have stronger ideological foundations, whether it’s the influence of Christianity in the West or the Confucian and Communist principles in China, shaping a more unified approach to society.

China’s cultural approach is quite different. Historically, Chinese people are generally law-abiding, with a collective mindset that Mao Zedong emphasized through his strict policies. Later, under Deng Xiaoping, this focus on order and law contributed to China’s rapid economic success. They channeled the power of over a billion people with a shared goal to rebuild their country after the "century of humiliation" from Western colonialism. Their disciplined approach emphasizes long-term goals over immediate gratification, which has transformed China into a global economic powerhouse.

However, this approach doesn’t translate as well when Chinese people immigrate. While hard work is valuable, the rigid adherence to structure may not foster the level of entrepreneurship that’s often needed in dynamic environments like the U.S. This is where jugaad and out-of-the-box thinking give Indians an edge abroad, helping them adapt and succeed in new cultures.

For those who don’t understand Hindi: Cyrus, a well-known comedian and one of India’s first stand-up comics, plays the role of a traffic cop in the reel. A man drives the wrong way on a one-way road, and Cyrus, as the cop, tries to explain why it’s wrong. The man quickly comes up with creative excuses to avoid a fine, showcasing that quick, resourceful, on-the-fly thinking that’s so common in India. Even when Cyrus tries to get some money from him, the man manages to slip away without paying—an amusing illustration of the jugaad mindset in action.

The Bane and Boon of India the Enterpreunership - My Version

This Reel by Cyrus Barocha captures in entirety. 
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1218055225981394. See the end for description if you can not understand Hindi. 

It always trouble why Indians in India are a big miss mess when in their country but are so successful when outside. It is so different than the other big country that has exported as many of more people outside. China. Chinese are somewhat successful in immigrated nation but hugely successful in their won country. That anathema always puzzled me. As Indian very early on I remember a white tourist to India once had asked me in 1990s. ow come you are theonly 4th nation to put Space Shuttle in Space but have just broken road. Why the Enterreunship required to make the Space Shuttle of using iCylcle or making at SHoe Sting budget can not be applied to other aspects of societies. See ISRO initial days where using BiCycle to move Rockets

The same entrepreneurship that brings success to Indian abroad is the bane of India. HTinking out of the box to make onself successful when society is in the mess gets small things - individual things done - but at the long term cause much bigger harm to society because like this biy he went against the traffic that would have slowed the traffic or worse caused accident. But the same Juggad when soeity is working in a big way will bring big success to that individual. The Indian democracy and more important open minded Himudisom where almost every difference of opinion into only allowed but encouraged 0 with multi-cultural India which has more languages and cultures than even continent like Africa or Europe can boost of. This diversity of people, thoughts and ethos and people liking has made a very interesting eco-suytem which encourages people to be adaptive as there is no real "ONE" way at looking at thing or one correct way at living life. So inherent in other countries which are unipolar for lack word. Be the Christian (ROman or Martin Leuter/Leuthrain - Angleo-Saxon) or China where Maoism and COmmunimsm told one way. To misunderstanding this Out of Box thinking which can be said abstracitng the inner instant gratification of how can I get on leg up is the outcome of centuries of the social economical upbring.  

Chinese on the other hand been law abiding people. Whoes unruly nature was curtained at expenseof socital goals by Mao and under Den Xioping showed what can be accomplished if you follow law and forgo instant gratification. This following law and hard work makes what China is today. THe power of Billion with deep minds and huge thirst to reclaim the throne from Western Imperialism which destroyed the sounty and made therichest county in 1850s as poorest country in 100 years. 100 years of sorrow). But the same concept does not work that well when you immigrate. Off-course hard work will pay off especially for first generation but not having the juggad/out of box thinking will not create the entrepreneurship that is required when you are in new country like US. The 

For people who can not understand Hindi. Cyrus who is famous and one the first Standup Comedy of when we were growing up for his REll captures a guy who enters a No- Entry road, coming in opposite direction. Cyrus acts as a Cop which from his Short is quite evident. Cyrus tries to make a point why he has done wrong and the guy comes with original reason - on the fly thinking why he should not pay. Cyrus at the end tries to fleece some money out of him and he somehow still wriggles himself out.

Thoughts on Womans reaction to Young Men's Rage and Fury

I'm sorry to hear that—raising two teenage boys can be really challenging. I grew up with a younger brother, so I understand some of the dynamics. My mother, however, had support from family and community members, like uncles, older neighbors, and family friends, who would step in when we needed guidance.

Teenage boys are unique, especially with the high levels of testosterone and their still-developing prefrontal cortex, which affects their impulse control and decision-making. Historically, boys at this age were often introduced to environments like the army or sports teams, which provided structured male hierarchy and channeled their energy and aggression constructively. Physical exertion can be a healthy outlet for boys, which is different from what girls might need at that age. Due to estrogen, girls often have a natural need to bond and form social friendships, attract male attention by making themselves look appealing, and work toward becoming well-integrated members of society.

The reality is that boys won’t respond or behave in the same ways you might have growing up. As they mature, their prefrontal cortex will help them make calmer and more rational decisions, but for now, they’re navigating a phase driven largely by hormones. Alex and Matthew are in a period of intense energy and emotion. This same drive can make them courageous and motivated—or, if not guided properly, it could lead to trouble.

Your role, and the role of society, is to help them direct this natural energy positively. It’s unrealistic to expect boys to act like girls; they have different needs and tendencies. With the right support, though, this same intensity can lead to growth, resilience, and even leadership.

Donald Trump's Landslide Victory

 Congratulations on Trump’s victory and happy transition! This election signals a remarkable shift. It's the first time a Republican candidate has won the popular vote in nearly two decades, breaking the long-standing pattern held by Democrats. It's not just a Republican win—it's a fundamental realignment, as traditionally Democratic voters, including a surprising number of Hispanic men and new voters, shifted support.

Donald not only won he won all the swing states as well as the majority vote there was a positive change for Republicans for Black voters and Hispanic Votes and even women votes, where Republicans made positive gains in each of the solid Democrats votes. So Democrats' cry for Abortion and safety was pushed under the rug by the three I's of Trump. Immigration, Income and Inflation. So instead of the democracy being divided on Race/Color/Sex now it is certainly divided on lines of income and education. 

The significance of this shift stretches back even further, with the last non-post-9/11 Republican popular vote victory dating to George H.W. Bush in 1988. For nearly 40 years, Democrats maintained the popular vote lead even when they lost the presidency—until now. This change questions the Democratic Party’s strategies and resonates as a wake-up call on their approach to campaigning and governance.

In practical terms, Trump's victory and a united Republican government mean an opportunity for more aggressive, deal-making policies. Trade tariffs on China and tighter immigration negotiations with Central America are expected. Financial markets are responding optimistically for now, and sectors like banking and finance—especially vital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area—could thrive.

But while there are silver linings, this victory comes with serious implications. Lower taxes and deregulation may benefit high earners, but they could strain the deficit and drive interest rates higher, adding economic pressure. Trade wars could escalate, leading to pricier imports. For undocumented immigrants, the fear of deportation looms large, especially among those with families. I’ve witnessed this anxiety firsthand, seeing how it affects daily lives and well-being. It’s a difficult reality when these communities contribute to the economy in essential, labor-intensive jobs that others avoid.

This administration's impact will also touch students and professionals on F1 and H1B visas, potentially narrowing pathways to green cards. Citizenship-by-birth policies might even be reconsidered, complicating the landscape further.

But Trump’s policies will have a far-reaching effect internationally, particularly on India. His administration’s trade tariffs on China are likely to spur a massive shift in manufacturing jobs that were previously centered in China. What started as a trickle of companies moving out of China will turn into a deluge, with India emerging as a key beneficiary. This trend will likely benefit India's manufacturing sector, as companies look to diversify their supply chains and relocate production. 

As a result, India's economic landscape could see significant changes, especially in the short term. A strengthened U.S. dollar, driven by Trump's policies, will likely result in the rupee weakening against the dollar in short term. This is good news for those of us who send money to India, as the value of remittances will increase. However, India’s status as a net importer means that higher tariffs and pricier imports could lead to inflation, especially in sectors reliant on foreign goods. As the dollar rises, the demand for it in global markets, including India, will intensify, pushing the fiscal ratio higher, at least for the next few years.

A stronger dollar is a welcome development for those sending money to India or businesses involved in manufacturing there. As seen on websites like [DollarRupee.in](https://dollarrupee.in/), the dollar will likely continue strengthening against the rupee in the short term due to Trump's trade policies. While this may be beneficial for remittances, it could make imports more expensive, contributing to inflation in India but on the flip side will make Indian Manufacturing cheaper. In the long term, this demand for dollars and fiscal imbalance could impact India’s economy, particularly with its dependency on imported goods. 

So, while the Trump presidency may bring about economic challenges and opportunities, India could find itself at the crossroads of major change, with manufacturing jobs and foreign investments shifting away from China and potentially towards India. This could be a defining moment for India’s economic growth, aligning with Trump's broader trade strategies.

On a cultural note, “Trump Rajya ki Suruyaat”—the beginning of Trump’s reign—is just the start. With figures like Elon Musk as his ally and Indian Friendly leaders like Vance and Vivek stepping up alongside Modi, this could usher in a new era where India and the U.S. strengthen their ties, both politically and economically.

In the long run, the shift in global power dynamics could extend for decades, shaping the future of international relations and economies for generations. Ukraine War or Israel/Palestine War will be impacted heavily. 

For people who were behind Kamala - it's essential to keep a balanced perspective, seeing both the potential and the challenges that lie ahead.

At a deeper level, I resonate with those who feel disheartened. This administration may benefit us economically, but it presents troubling challenges for future generations. There's much to reflect on—Democrats allowed Biden to run far too long, and unfortunately, Kamala didn't have the time to gather momentum. It's a tough pill, but we have four years to work, adapt, and push for the change we want to see.

So, here’s my perspective on this election. While some of might be disappointed, accepting the reality may open avenues to contribute positively. For those who are grieving, know that time to heal and reorient is essential. A landslide win like this carries weight, and with it, we’ll be seeing years of Republican governance.

Who Am I - Mentor

 I'm an IT nerd and storyteller, always eager to connect with people and share my life journey with others, hoping it might enrich someone’s life along the way. My passions are many—science, technology, culture, food, movies, travel—maybe a bit too many, but at the core of it all, I just love connecting with people. I feel blessed that I can finally live a lot of what I dreamed of as a young adult, now in the middle of life’s journey.

I was shaped by two powerful countries: India, the largest democracy, where I was born, and the U.S., the strongest democracy, where I now live. It’s been a unique experience, moving from an Asian Indian country to one where I am neither Asian nor Indian. This journey has given me not only countless places and unforgettable experiences but, most importantly, incredible people who’ve shared pieces of their worlds with me.

I often think of myself as a river who is mid-life still far from the sea. Flowing forward and collecting the richness of every new mind I meet. Like a river absorbing each tributary and earlier during it's nascent year been absorbed into a bigger river, I’m shaped by every relationship, each meeting of minds. These connections add depth, color, and richness to my life. Just as rivers morph with each new source they encounter, I, too, grow through every interaction, every moment of shared understanding.

And yet, though I’m maturing, I am far from the sea—still flowing, still absorbing, still evolving. I hope that each new connection will bring a fresh hue, a unique insight, and perhaps even a deeper purpose - mutually. A symbiotic enrichment - growth towards something more enriching.

So, will you be one of those minds? Let’s share, connect, and see where this journey flows.

Who Am I _ Original

Who am I? It's a tough one to answer, but in a sentence, I like this quirky take - I am Asian Indian in this immigrated country, USA, where I am neither. Yet, I love this land—it has shaped me in ways that make me who I am today. Professionally, I am a lifelong learner. Though now in my 50s, I sometimes wonder, professionally being in software - Did I sign up for too much?

By nature, I am inquisitive and seek new adventures, among them, getting to know people. I love cultures knowing a few languages and living in different countries and that too in multiple places in both of them has been a blessing in disguise. At heart, I am still a vagabond,  (or as we say in Bengali, a "Jajabor"). Recently, however, my constant wandering/wanderlust has been paused due to family obligations. Yet, I foresee changes on the horizon - soon! Food, travel, books, documentaries, music, and movies are close to my heart. I enjoy staying active through walks, gym, table tennis, or yoga. Meditation keeps me grounded, and lately, I’ve been diving into theology, particularly Buddhism and the Bhagavad Gita. Professionally, I’m an IT nerd, though I sometimes wish I had a more outdoorsy job.

My childhood in India was fun. Originally from the Nawabi Lucknow region, I consider myself culturally Bengali (Bong) as I grew up in Calcutta. I grew up in a traditional family, interspersed every few years with some traditional marriage in UP or Bihar or long summers up there and then back to Calcutta. The 80s and 90s South Calcutta's bourgeois middle-class life - with a heavy Marxist undercurrent, shaped my formative years. Durga Puja, movies (Satyajit Ray/Nandan), music (traditional and Bollywood), and studies (School/Science/College Street) all played a part in my upbringing. This was followed by idyllic Goa, Goa became my intellectual awakening, where I spent over half a decade, earned my first master's degree, and began my career. This was followed by my second Masters in Syracuse and as I frame it - where I was reborn into this other democracy. The largest democracy, India suplemented by the strongest Democracy, the USA. A place where everything is polar opposite to Socalistic/non-individualistic/traditionalistic India.  As I would say the two countries are separated by a common democracy.

For the Psychologically inclined, I am an ENTJ Type.

Relationship-wise, I am divorced but happily co-parenting a kid who always challenges and reminds me why the few pounds between her ears, is the most intriguing and esoteric substance known to humans. The icing on the cake, she is at the best age for a parent. Old enough to show her future maturity but soon in a jiffy shows that she is still an adorable child.

Is Equality Just a Mental Figment When the Power Law is the Only Law in Nature?

Was my fundamental belief in equality misguided? Did my upbringing in the bourgeois, Marxist undercurrents of West Bengal lead me entirely astray?

For years, the ideological air I breathed suggested that equality was the ultimate goal, a moral baseline for humanity. But as I look at the world now, I have to ask: Is the staggering inequality we see around us actually a natural, unavoidable outcome of how human society—and even nature itself—functions?

Perhaps the systemic victim mentality we see in modern culture is simply a stubborn denial of these basic, harsh principles.

If you observe the universe, equality does not exist. Nature operates on the Power Law—the Pareto Principle, the 80/20 rule, the phenomenon where a tiny minority commands the vast majority of resources, impact, or excellence. Should we then view capitalism not as a corrupt human invention, but as the truest reflection of the natural order? A system where success is purely achieved through individual excellence, merit, and ruthless adaptation? After all, evolutionary biology tells us a cold truth: nature values efficiency and survival over human happiness.

The Architecture of Growth: Freud, Jung, and Pink Floyd

This tension between comfort and survival translates directly into human psychology and how we raise the next generation. Consider the ideological divide between Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. Freud argued that an overprotective mother’s love, while nurturing, ultimately fails a child when they face the brutal realities of real life. Jung, on the other hand, heavily emphasized the vital role of the father—the figure meant to break the child away from the safety of the maternal nest and push them toward independence, responsibility, and the harsh outer world.

This psychological dynamic resonates deeply with the haunting narrative of Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb. The song is a masterful critique of emotional detachment—a warning against being sedated by safety and coddled away from pain.

As an older father I once met profoundly put it: You cannot be friends with your parents. There must be a boundary, a friction, a force that pushes you out of the comfort zone.

This brings up an uncomfortable, politically incorrect question: Is a child's ultimate failure in the real world largely due to the smothering influence of maternal overprotection?

It’s an observation as old as time. The eldest son, who often receives the most concentrated, unconditional maternal love, frequently turns out the most flimsy, fragile, and unequipped for hardship. Conversely, look at the eldest daughter. She often faces an inherent, psychological conflict with her mother. This friction creates a crucible; it gives her a raw adversity that drives her to fight, to prove herself, and to build an unshakeable resilience.

The point is clear: Adversity and inequality are the true prerequisites for advancement. Without them, the human spirit is lulled into a state of being "comfortably numb." This is precisely the reason why hungry, driven immigrants so often outperform native-born citizens who have been softened by generations of absolute security.

The Necessity of the Edge: Imposter Syndrome and Dangerous Living

When you understand that nature demands friction, your relationship with your own insecurities changes. Take Imposter Syndrome, for example.

Conventionally, modern psychology tells us that Imposter Syndrome is a mental affliction we need to cure or soothe. But I see it differently. You have to constantly work into Imposter Syndrome. That persistent, biting feeling that you aren’t good enough, that you don't belong in the room, is actually an internal barometer telling you that you are operating at your absolute limit. It is proof that you have stepped out of safety.

If you push this concept even further, you arrive at a dangerous but vital truth, especially for boys and men: Living on the edge of discomfort—and embracing a life that borders on the dangerous—is counterintuitively the path to a genuinely happier, fulfilled life. Men and boys are being systematically starved of the friction they need to grow. When you strip away risk, when you pathologize competition, and when you replace the Power Law with an artificial mandate of absolute equality, you emasculate the driving force of progress. Happiness does not come from the absence of struggle; it comes from the mastery of it.

To live safely is to atrophy. To step into the arena of the Power Law, to face the imposter within, and to court the danger of failure—that is where the figment of equality dies, and where true individual excellence begins.

Do you think our obsession with absolute equality is making us fragile? Are we coaching the necessary adversity out of the next generation? Let’s debate in the comments below.

Meaning of Some Famous Indian Lyrics

Chhaap Tilak Sab Chheeni

Abida Parveen and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, appeared on the Pakistani musical variety show Coke Studio. See Link only to hear 

Amir Khursu  - Wikipedia Link - 

 - https://www.ravimagazine.com/chaapp-tilak-sab-cheeni-hazrat-amir-khursus-timeless-masterpiece/

Thoughts on Young Boys

I'm reflecting on the challenges faced by young adults today. Having experienced my own struggles growing up, I can empathize. These challenges arise from major societal changes over the past 30 to 40 years as well as psychological differences between boys and girls. For many boys and men, expressing emotions can be complicated. Additionally, as job markets evolve to require higher education, girls often outperform boys academically. For example, more boys are diagnosed with ADHD compared to girls, and research suggests that girls’ prefrontal cortexes tend to develop about two years earlier, contributing to higher emotional intelligence. All these play huge role in academic success for girls compared to boys.

Over the past three to four decades, there have been significant changes in our work environment, yet many boys and men have not been adequately trained or made aware of these shifts. The patriarchal society that emerged after the agricultural age, which was running for the last 10,000 years has been transformed drastically in the blink of an eye and many people—both men and women—may not recognize these changes.

Incidentally, as a middle-aged man who has moved past the struggles of youth, I find this issue endearing. As I have a daughter I reflect on the challenges my daughter will face. I believe she will likely thrive in today’s society, especially in the U.S., where career opportunities for girl children abound. However, success doesn’t necessarily equate to happiness, particularly when it comes to finding a partner and building a family. For many women, these aspects of life often hold deeper significance than they do for men. So in a way, though career-wise females flourish, they might not do in other perspectives of life. This certainly can impact and is impacting current and future society. 

Diving a bit more into details

• In the 1970s, two-thirds of college graduates were men. That trend has flipped today. Today 2/3 of graduating students will be female. 
• Many manual jobs have diminished or been outsourced—jobs that societal norms traditionally encouraged men to pursue have diminished a lot outsourced outside of developed nations. 
• While women’s rights movements have made significant strides toward equality, particularly in developed nations and parts of the developing world, these changes have not always benefited men. Today, women in their thirties often earn about $1,000 more than men. As most jobs now require less manual labor, women’s participation in various fields, including those traditionally dominated by men, has increased dramatically. There are now more female fighter pilots than male teachers, in elemantry and over 70% of new entrants in higher education are women. Most departments have equal or more females than men in Colleges.
• While women’s rights are openly advocated for, men often struggle to voice their own needs. Many men find it challenging to seek support, and due to the long-standing prevalence of patriarchal norms and feminism, many women may not fully recognize or accept this reality. It’s important to acknowledge that both genders face unique challenges and that advocating for men's rights is a crucial part of fostering a more equitable society.
• Although circumstances have evolved, many women’s desire for hypergamy—seeking partners of equal or higher status—remains challenging to fulfill in today’s landscape. Particularly in their early thirties, many women find themselves outpacing men in terms of career success and stability, making it increasingly difficult to find partners who meet their expectations. 
• Neurodivergence is more prevalent among men than women, with studies suggesting that men exhibit a wider range of neurodivergent traits. As a result, conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD are more commonly diagnosed in men. Unfortunately, today’s work environments are often not accommodating for neurodivergent individuals, making it particularly challenging for many men to find or maintain stable careers.

These factors contribute to frustration on both sides. Men have been conditioned to support others but may struggle to mature emotionally or educationally. Entering today’s job market is challenging, as most positions require specialization—gone are the days when a high school diploma could guarantee a stable job and lifelong career. Today's environment requires constant learning and multiple career changes. As women outperform men academically, and as females can adapt much better in career change - both emotionally as well as having long-term support structure, they are much better positioned to flourish in the new brain vs brawn economy. Added to it most females seek partners who are equally or more successful, leaving many men feeling overlooked in the dating landscape called Hypergamy. Hypergamy could be accommodated in earlier societies where most men did better than females. In future societies where females will be more successful than men this mindset of females, at least for the majority, also needs drastic change. 

In current society by the age of 30, females are earning 1K more than men, and already 2/3 of graduates are female. Thus many females are overlooking the majority of men. This has contributed to the rise of groups like Men Going Their Own Way and the incel community, where some men feel alienated from dating and societal structures, retreating instead into gaming and other screen addictions. Consequently, more than five million prime-age men, aged 18-55, are currently out of work and not seeking work. These men disengaged from social systems, relying on support systems like disability benefits many of them have addictions. Today in 1950s America - female participation in the labor force has increased from less than 20% to almost 70%. Men's participation has gone from 90% to 70%. See the Brooking Paper from Alan Kreuger from Princeton Study on it

Regarding resources on this issue:

• CBS Sunday Short Article: 
• Richard Reeves on Challenges Facing Boys

To help them:

Motivation:

•  Jordan Peterson:
• Scott Galloway Check section 23:18 for content that resonates with boys. [Link]

Psychological Support:

   Dr. K - Offers extensive one-on-one and group therapy for boys and their parents. He provides a wealth of videos and trained counselors as part of his community outreach and thiis one if for parents. [Link]

Harbinger of Future Economy - India

 How International Travel and Airports has changed in last two decades

I first took flight in 2002 and then travel was dominated by US and European. Today the Asian are really picking up and busiest Airports will be dominated by Asian. Tokyo yesteryear's only contender is not in the top.

Such a big change - I still remember all flights on-route to home used to go via European Airports and they all looked so Regal. Now the same European and even US Airports look so old and Jaded with Shiny Edifices that have sprung up in Asia.

Did I forget DALLAS (DFW) became 2nd most busiest with Pandemic - Mauke pe Chauka

But as Travel /Airport is harbinger to economical winds of change - it a clear re-passing of mantle of economic might back to Asian Countries. The "US and European had few centuries of hegemony and it is coming back to old hands" - said by someone else.

All reactions:

1Som Mukherjee

Resource for Electric Cars

Some Good YouTube Channels for Electric Cars – general educational as well Car  Reviews

• ·      Transport Evolved - YouTube Video – Mainly US Based
• ·      Fully Charged Show – Mainly UK Based
• ·      E for Electric – Mainly UK Based

All Elctric (BEVs - Hybrid) and PHEV (Full Electric) in US

https://evadoption.com/ev-models/

 

What to look if you want to buy your next EV - YouTube Video
Why Electric Car is cheaper to own in long term – YouTube Video- 
A Good Set of Video for a Beginner from Gas (ICE) to Electric - YouTube Video

Which new car will get Federal Rebates and how much - YouTube Video 

Federal and Tax Incentives for EV - https://blinkcharging.com/drivers/residential-incentives/

• Federal Tax Credit - many like Tesla are going to loose from Jan 1, 2023
• Austin has Credit for installing Level 2 Residential Charging
• 2nd hand Electric Car Rebate - From Jan 1, 2023 get $4000 Incentive if you buy Car < 25K

 

Cars from 2010 - More matured by now

• Nissan Leaf
• BMW i3
• Chevy Volt (Electric+Gas - Discontined from 2018 to Chevy Bolt)

Never Cars after 2016

• Kia Niro EV (Review after 3 years / 30 K miles - YouTube Video) - I personally wanted to replace Nissan Leaf with this one
• Hyundai Kona - (Youtube Review)
• Hyundai Ionic - (Youtube Review)
• Chevy Bolt  YouTube Video

 Election 2020 News Comments

Post Election 

Jan 2021

The Friday Massacre and After Effects

Great Article from Conservatives Bastion of why Wednesday for Trump's Legacy

Funny Take in Hindi about the Massacre

Why Trump did what he did and what will be do in last few days will be pardon himself - BBC Hindi's take after Wednesday Massacre

VP Mike Pence's affect after his renouncing Trump - 

Mike Pence Has Nowhere to Go
The vice president has no obvious place in GOP electoral politics.

Coronavirus new Variants and It's after effects

Dec 2020

WashingtonPost - Most presidents build libraries to burnish their legacies. Trump is constructing an alternate universe

Idea - How he still did not accept defeat after his first rally after election night or accept Covid's impact.  His concern is to see mobilize his voter base for Georgia Re-Election which will determine control of Senate.

 How Trump has trumped the Exit and other Analsysis

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/04/politics/donald-trump-2020-election-polling/index.html

Trump's overperformance of his poll numbers almost everywhere -- not to mention the likelihood that Republicans maintain control of the Senate and gain seats in the House (although fall short of winning the majority) -- are simply not explainable by the available polling data going into the election. They're just not.

And this isn't the first time we've seen this happen. In 2016, most polling -- not to mention the professional handicapping types -- suggested that Hillary Clinton was on her way to a comfortable, if not crushing, victory. That obviously didn't happen.

EarthX - 2019 Thoughts

EarthX Firm Festival-2019

Sunday Movie - Shorts

Union Town - Talk about underpriviledges communities are imapcted by enviromenatl issues more than higher incomes societies. With China's stopping of dumping of US waste it becomes even more relevant of additional stress this dumping could have.
Short Documentary talking about the Issue You Tube Documentary
The Movie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b61W_g_w28Y [ As just releases you can not stream them]

Tree-line -TreeLine Watch Full Movie - 40 min long - Very Introspective one a great juxtaposing of Logical mind of Scientist with Zen/Buddhist thoughts on trees of Japanese. For the scientist Bristlecone pine is a great way to see how organism can withstand effect of climate change, especially relevant to trees as they cannot move unlike Animals. This species has oldest living life form with living trees which are over 5000 years old. This is nicely supplemented with philosophical element of how Japanese look into trees and it's influence and the rational for conservancy for them. Also talks about TreeSkiing put again explaining the same process via a Zen vs Western world.

Chasing Monsters - A Visual Delight of storm chasers and what propels them to head to disaster when everyone runs away from them. It encapsulated it whole when at the end the storm chaser after capturing a great shot or cloud and cone says "this is the reason why we come out here". See the link to official video  [ As just releases you can not stream them]

Full Details of Film Festival- https://earthx.org/film/#film-festival-2019

AFC Championship Game Thoughts - Seeing God last time or Seeing his Usurper

In the Pre-Game, everyone said the offense of KC and Maloney would crush the NE. In addition, LII winner and last year’s runner-up, the team have won 8 AFC championship winner. The team that defeated Kansas Chief in the regular season were still called the underdog. However, Tom Brady showed why he is called the best QB or even best Football player ever. And why he with Belichick is considered the best combination ever maybe in any sports. AFC championship win, with so many things going against them, tells it all and after LII Overtime win - see SI coverage - as they saw "Brady does it again against all odds".
(On the side note - will never know why KC went for the field goal at 3rd down and 10 yards and not tried for covering the 10)

What is will the historical perspective of this AFC win especially with Super Bowl a repeat with LA RAMS and Groff? We all know that Patriots are the best team of the Superbowl era and Tom Brady is the best Quarter Back of Superbowl era (I think they got this epithet after Superbowl LII). Though he has great players under Edelman Androweski and the new running black Hogan. This year might be seeing the greatest paradigm change in how Football is been played. I think we saw that in AFC Championship and will see that been played out in the Super Bowl.

The offense is taking over Football like I have never seen. See this article in NY Times "How Offense took over N.F.L.". What this article points of why this season was so different from any other seasons

• The 1,371 touchdowns scored in the 2018 N.F.L. regular season were the most for a single season in the 99-year history of the league
• Quarterbacks threw more touchdown passes than ever
• For the first time, both teams in a regulation game scored 50 or more points. 
• Dozens of individual and team offensive records fell as players raced up and down the field, 
• The AFC Championship was one of the greatest game I ever saw - it saw 4 changer-over. 4 times.
• The offensive power could be seen when one of the best QB, was resorting to running plays. Brady taking one of longest touch-downs for him, ever.

What really happened in the last few years, which started with the Rams? After relocating from St. Louis back to Los Angeles in 2016 and posting a dismal 4–12 season in 2016, the team's fortunes changed with the hiring of 30-year old head coach Sean McVay, the youngest head coach in NFL history. Under McVay and second-year quarterback Jared Goff, who recovered from a lackluster winless rookie season to record a triple-digit passer rating, the Rams improved to an 11–5 record in 2017. Then in 2018, they won their first 8 games and finished the year with a 13–3 record, tying the Saints for the best record in the NFC, this was followed by 2017 NFC championship win against Saints. Getting a bit more details The Rams offense ranked second in the NFL in both points scored (527) and yards gained (6,738). Goff continued to improve in his third season, setting new career highs in passing yards (4,688, 4th in the NFL), passing touchdowns (32), passer rating (101.1), rushing yards (108) and rushing touchdowns (2). His top receiver was Robert Woods, who caught 86 passes for 1,219 yards and 6 touchdowns. Brandin Cooks, an off-season pickup from New England via trade, also made a big impact with 80 receptions for 1,204 yards and 5 scores. The team's #3 receiver, Cooper Kupp, suffered a season-ending injury after catching 40 passes for 566 yards in 8 games, forcing Goff to rely heavily on other targets like Gerald Everett (32 receptions) and Josh Reynolds (29). Pro Bowl running back Todd Gurley was the team's leading rusher with 1,251 yards (4th in the NFL) and 17 touchdowns, while also catching 59 passes for 580 yards and 5 more scores. His 17 rushing touchdowns led the league, while his 22 total touchdowns gave him 132 points, 5th in the NFL. Running back C. J. Anderson, who made the Rams his third different team in 2018 after signing up with them in December, also was a key aspect of the running game, finishing the season with 405 yards and leading the team in rushing in both of their playoff victories. On special teams, JoJo Natson returned 26 punts for 280 yards, while kicker Greg Zuerlein made 87.1% of his field goals, including a franchise postseason record 57-yard kick to defeat the Saints in overtime in the NFC championship game. [ Details from Wikipedia]. Though they lost to Brady it showed what the paradigm shift in Football had already started.

If Rams changed it - it certainly took on Steroids, with Kansas Chief again new coach - Andy Reid and Rookie Quarterback Patrick Mahomes - see this beautiful article on SI - The transformation that went in Kansas Chief. What Andy did was a very fluid offense which morphs’ into whatever form it needs to confront the offense. As Bruce Lee's said - "be shapeless, formless like water".

As it was put "To watch Kansas City’s offense in 2018 is to participate in a sort of shell game, striving to keep track of movements as objects are deftly rearranged in front of you. Reid’s Chiefs send someone in presnap motion more often than they don’t. And through Week 8 they’d sent three or more players in motion 15 times, more than any other team in the league. Their two most dangerous pass catchers, Hill, and tight end Travis Kelce, dart all over the formation, creating for quarterback Patrick Mahomes endless possibilities for where to go with the football". [From SI Article]. 

This where I really think Chiefs' Andy/Mahomes combination might be one of the biggest change that in AFC or even football. Though there run ended a bit earlier but then again the reason why they were pitched as the top-sided team in AFC. So I am sure we are going to see many more of Chiefs and Mahomes. And with the end in sight of Brady's and Belichick's Football lifetime, we are certainly going to see some AFC Championship or even rings under Mahomes. That is why in my understanding with his age and explosive power, he is the next God to Brady.

This makes the Championship game so much interesting. Even if, it will a repeat of last year. This year is a very different side. Patriots who had matured against quality offense the new and upgraded Chief with Mahomes, winning twice against the Chiefs awesome offense. Rams on the other side had even a better season than 2017. Jared Goff and Rams are now more matured, after their first Super Bowl with the God of Football - Brady, and Team. So will give a much tougher fight than last year.

Sweets from different Portion of India

After hearing a co-worker that she had Gajjak - See link after her father got them from Karachi I thought I will research it a bit more at our end about how these sweets have become popular across. I always intrugued how sweets from certian part of India have become so popular around. I never heard people enjoying traidtionally North Indian sweets like kaju barfi or Rassa malai become so populuar everywhere. But born and brought in Calcutta and originally from North India where all the sweets origin from and my father always a connoseur of good sweet , a true brahman. I always felt I grew with a deep understanding of sweets of India. But I really feel the best done work on that certainly is done by Raghav Khanna using his articles especially in Hindi language but the Raja, Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan in Netflix is an excellent introduction to even me when I thought I was good enough Indiophile. 

So this time because my travels took me to different portions of India got these sweets so thought of researching a bit more of them and as I interacted with people and tried to answer their question, learned a bit more came to know more about the sweets. 

From Northern part of India

Mungfali Gajak - A white teel only - never a काला तिल (sesame seeds) sugar jaggery and peanut dessert. But interesting is other gajak see this link where a north Indian foodies describes the other gajjak and similar sweets like Rewdi and Laccha.
History - Origin from Chambal Valley in MP where you get both good sugarcane गणना and Sesame seeds (तिल). Gajjak is especially helpful during the dry heat and cold of harsh Chambal valley. Thus the most famous Gajak are from Morena Gajjak - See link. Again a misconception of people from Kanpur who feel Gajjak is from Kanpur area as Kanpur is the first big city close to Chambal valley.